Accountant | Snr Finance Analyst
The CFO HQ
About the role
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our team as an accountant and Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate will be a rising star, keen to taken on challenges and gain valuable experience, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring the overall financial health of our clients and partner organisations bookkeeping. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, accounting process and procedures, analytical and reporting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
Responsibilities: • Financial Record Keeping: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software. Eg Sage, Quick Books, Xero. Including submissions to Companies House. • Prepare accurate profit and loss accounts, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements • Analyse reporting outputs and monitor monthly treand analysis • Support Clients with finance and accounting queries. • Record daily financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments. • Post journals for UK payroll as well as prepayments & accruals • Assist with UK Payroll process ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. • Regular reconciliation of balance sheet items • Review & filing of VAT returns with HMRC. • Assist with reviewing stock-takes if required • Process and manage accounts payable and receivable functions. • Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies. • Prepare and send out invoices to clients and customers. • Recording sales, managing credit control • Petty Cash and Expenses • Identify & prepare proposed payment runs • Set-up of & processing of payment runs • Communication with suppliers, remittances • Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues. • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts and budgets. • Provide support in analyzing financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement. • Generate and analyze financial reports for management review. • Prepare month-end statements. • Ad-hoc reporting & analysis as required, Weekly operational reports where appropriate • Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support their needs. • Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders. • Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. • Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. • Be part of a best-in-class finance function • Seek continual improvements in processes • Gain full understanding of all relevant systems. • Ensure systems are linked/accurate data flowing. • Identify & resolve gaps in knowledge through training
Requirements: • Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role. • Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices. • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Experience with HMRC and Companies house in the UK
Education and Certification: • CA Preferable • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Professional Bookkeeping or Accounting Qualifications is a plus.
Join our team and contribute to the financial success of our clients and partners by ensuring precision and integrity in our financial records. We offer a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth and optional business development opportunities. If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers, we'd love to hear from you!
Required Skills: • Accounts Payable • Xero • Journals • Accruals • Accounting Software • Financial Transactions • Financial Data • Bookkeeping • Balance • Balance Sheet • Returns • Cash Flow • Quickbooks • Petty Cash • Credit • Interpersonal Skills • Expenses • Filing • Cash • Business Development • Payroll • Payments • Microsoft Excel • Records • Vendors • Suppliers • Education • Accounting • Preparation • Finance • Software • Business • Communication • Sales • Training • Management
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